Dear all, Thanks for your posts on working with a mom with a stroke -- doesn't look as though this is a "usual" for any of us! Just an update -- mom went into labor 45 minutes after I left her home on Saturday (remember, she was scheduled for a C/Section on May 9), and delivered by C/Section at 6:00 pm that evening. Babies are in the NICU, the little boy on a respirator, the little girl on IVs, but otherwise doing quite well. Katie has been to the breast for a "getting acquainted" period, and mom is pumping. So far, has gotten only drops. What complicates matters is that she is 36 and these babies are the product of several failed IVF attempts, so there is infertility to deal with too. Now, I realize, yet again, there is nothing in the literature about some type of infertility leading to problems with milk supply, but clinically, I've seen it. She does have good breast changes, so we'll see. Mom & dad are thrilled, and we'll see what transpires next. The NICU nurse said, "I really don't think it is in her best interest to breastfeed." I said, "Oh? Well, the babies have to be fed -- just what do you think would be in their best interest?" ARGHHHHH. Will keep you updated.... Jan B (and there isn't any more snow on the ground here in Wheaton....)